| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Christchurch |
| Reference No | [2011] NZERA Christchurch 91 |
| Hearing date | 19 May 2011 |
| Determination date | 22 June 2011 |
| Member | J Crichton |
| Representation | M Round ; M Bouvet (in person) |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parties | Cureton-Griffiths v Bouvet |
| Summary | UNJUSTIFIED DISMISSAL - Applicant claimed unjustifiably dismissed by respondent - Applicant claimed respondent guaranteed employment for 30 hours over three days per week - Respondent claimed only agreed to do best to facilitate applicant's requirements - Authority preferred respondent's evidence - Applicant refused to work additional two hours the day after working four straight days - Respondent terminated employment relationship - Authority found employment agreement frustrated as respondent unable to continue to meet applicant's requirements - No unjustified dismissal - Applicant conceded that invited respondent to adjust records to assist applicant in obtaining money from tax system - Respondent declined request as dishonest - Found respondent right to reject request - ARREARS OF WAGES AND HOLIDAY PAY - Applicant claimed entitled to lost wages and holiday pay for weeks where less than 30 hours worked - Found applicant not employed for 30 hours per week - No arrears of wages and holiday pay - COSTS - Length of investigation meeting not specified - Found appropriate case for costs to lie where they fall - Front of House |
| Result | Applications dismissed ; Costs to lie where they fall |
| Main Category | Personal Grievance |
| Number of Pages | 6 |
| PDF File Link: | 2011_NZERA_Christchurch_91.pdf [pdf 21 KB] |